springtime

American  

[spring-tahym] / ˈsprɪŋˌtaɪm /

noun

1. the season of spring.

2. the first or earliest period.

   the springtime of love.

---

springtime British  

/ ˈsprɪŋˌtaɪm /

noun

1. Also called: springtide.  the season of spring

2. the earliest, usually the most attractive, period of the existence of something

---

Etymology

Origin of springtime

First recorded in 1485–95; spring + time

Example Sentences

Some are large enough to see, such as springtime pollen, while others, like viruses that circulate during flu season, are far too small for the human eye.

From Science Daily

From Hailee Catalano's latest cookbook, “By Heart: Recipes to Hold Near and Dear,” this springtime sundae is “reminiscent of a cozy crumble or crisp but with a bit more lightness.”

From Salon

“We also do a couple variations on springtime risottos and fold in steamed asparagus and chopped watercress at the last minute.”

From Salon

“You can use them if you’re making a springtime minestrone soup, or you can use them in lieu of chickpeas. They make a really good purée and dip for plating.”

From Salon

But don’t stash those springtime sweaters away quite yet because cooler weather is right around the corner.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• heyday